Accelerated Aging Studies
Make a Difference
The number of Americans ages 65 and older will represent 21.6% of the population in
2040 (Profile of Older Americans, 2019). As a result, the United States is experiencing a significant shortage of qualified professionals who are equipped to
manage, supervise, and provide high-quality services and supports for aging Americans.
You can make a difference in the field of aging and across disciplines by equipping
yourself with knowledge surrounding this growing population. With the accelerated
master's degree in Aging Studies, you can streamline your graduate education and be
prepared to make a positive impact in the lives of older adults.
The online dual/accelerated bachelor's to master's in Aging Studies is designed to prepare qualified students for graduate work in Aging Studies at WSU, while allowing them to earn credit towards their bachelor's degree. The accelerated program is ideal for any undergraduate junior/senior student seeking to complement their area of study with graduate aging coursework. A student admitted to the accelerated program will be allowed to enroll in courses for dual UG/Grad credit (up to 9 credit hours) while still completing their undergraduate degree requirements.
Students completing an undergraduate degree in health management or business/HR should select three of the following four courses to pursue for dual credit: PHS 560, PHS 562, PHS 622, PHS 626. All four courses are part of the graduate senior living management concentration in the MA in aging studies program.
Students completing an undergraduate degree in the social sciences should select three of the following four courses to pursue for dual credit: PHS 710, PHS 717, PHS 718, PHS 765. All four courses are part of the graduate core courses for the MA in aging studies program.
Prospective students apply for admission to the graduate school during the semester prior to the first semester in which he/she intends to enroll in a course for dual credit. To be considered for admission to the accelerated program, a prospective student must submit a graduate school application fee, and satisfy the admission requirements. Admissions are considered on a rolling deadline.
Upon admission to the accelerated program, the student is granted tentative admission to the Masters in Aging Studies graduate program. Tentative graduate admission does not guarantee final admission, which is contingent upon the student meeting all the admission requirements in place for the Aging Studies program at the time the Bachelor's degree is awarded.
The Masters in Aging Studies program provides flexible, online learning, tailored to your professional interests within the field of aging. Students who complete the accelerated program can earn their MA in Aging Studies in as three semesters.
"This program took everything I thought I knew about gerontology and expanded it. I would not be where I am at today if it wasn’t for this program."
-Peyton Quandt, MA